Quakake, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quakake, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Quakake, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Quakake, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Township | Rush |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18245
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1184516 |
Quakake is a small, unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is located in Rush Township, which is part of Schuylkill County.
History of Quakake
The name Quakake comes from a Native American language. It is believed to mean "pine lands." This suggests that the area might have had many pine trees long ago.
About the Community
Quakake uses the ZIP Code 18245 for mail delivery. This area covers about 3.61 square miles (9.35 square kilometers).
Population and Homes
About 348 people live in the Quakake ZIP Code area. There are 158 housing units in total, and 141 of these homes are currently lived in.
Phone Services
The community is part of the 570 Area code for phone calls. The local phone exchange for Quakake is 467.
